Amman, June 8 (Petra) – To mark the anniversaries of the Great Arab Revolt on June 10, 1916, and the death of its leader, Sharif Hussein bin Ali on June 4, 1931, the Royal Committee for Jerusalem ...

During Japan's Kofun Period (250–538 AD), no fully centralized imperial state governed the archipelago, but a powerful Yamato polity was gradually consolidating authority over much of western Japan.

For the 700th anniversary of a royal monastery, researchers conducted a special excavation that uncovered archaeological ...

Human history feels straightforward when seen in textbooks. A neat timeline with a clear rise from simple tools to complex cities.

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An ancient tomb discovered in Turkey may have been made for a member of the family of the legendary King Midas, who lived in the eighth century B.C. and is renowned for his mythical "golden touch." ...

With a world full of fascinating travel destinations, choosing the perfect vacation spot can present a challenge. That's why U.S. News used expert opinions, reader votes and current trends – and ...

A treasure trove of 225 funerary figurines has been discovered inside a tomb in the ancient Egyptian capital of Tanis in the Nile Delta, a rare find that experts say has also solved a "long-standing ...

Ever seen a building so legendary you have to squeeze through a canyon just to meet it? Yeah, welcome to Petra. And this first glimpse always hits. Look at that. Al-Khazneh, The Treasury, carved ...

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Landmarks give us a true sense of place. Monuments and natural wonders help connect us to a destination and inspire trips around the globe, whether to Paris for the Eiffel Tower or Giza (near Cairo) ...

A Texas archaeologist couple recently unearthed the ancient tomb of a legendary king in Central America — a feat that’s been over 40 years in the making. Arlen Chase and Diane Chase, both professors ...